The Justice Department’s indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center may contain serious legal defects that could lead to a full or partial dismissal because it struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes, former federal prosecutors told CBS News. The 11-count indictment alleges that the civil rights nonprofit organizationbest known for its work …
In 2000, Morley Safer spoke with conductor Michael Tilson Thomas about his love of music, music’s message and more. Thomas, who died Wednesday at age 81 after battling cancer, told Safer “making the music come alive again is a sacred thing for me.”
April 23 (Reuters) – Ken Griffin’s Citadel has pushed back against Zohran Mamdani after the New York Mayor recently filmed a video in front of the billionaire investor’s penthouse, titled “Happy Tax Day, New York. We’re taxing the rich.” “We understand that our hard work and success will, on occasion, make us targets for political …
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Six current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers have pleaded guilty to date and another has been found not guilty in an alleged drug trafficking bribery scheme that ensnared 20 people, including two sheriffs. Federal indictments filed in October allege 14 current or former Mississippi law enforcement officers took bribes from …
Pope Leo is back in Rome after wrapping up a busy visit to Africa. On his way back, the pontiff spoke with reporters about a variety of topics, including Iran’s executions of protesters. Following Pope Leo’s remarks, CBS News senior foreign correspondent Chris Livesay provided context.
A $15,000 deposit into a money market account could still be advantageous for savers now. Javier Ghersi/Getty Images When was the last time you took a close look at the interest you’ve been earning with a traditional savings account? If it was anytime recently and you had a hard time finding it, it’s easy to …
Meta plans to lay off roughly 8,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce, in a move to slash costs as the technology company pushes deeper into artificial intelligence. In an internal memo sent to workers, Meta said the job cuts are intended to make the company more efficient and to offset its other investments. The …
Police are responding to reports of a shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it was “responding to the scene of a reported shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge,” but did not provide further information. It was unclear how …
Home equity loan borrowing costs have been consistently dropping over the past year. Alfieri/Getty Images Borrowing $40,000 worth of home equity has often been achievable for a wide range of homeowners. And it’s become more so in recent years after home equity levels in the country hit a record high and the amount of borrowable …
Gold’s current price may seem like a high barrier to entry, but that headline number doesn’t tell the full story. Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images At today’s price of $4,729 an ounce, gold sounds more like an asset built for institutional portfolios and the ultra-wealthy rather than an investment option for someone with less cash to …